Cincinnati to Fort Smith: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cincinnati from Fort Smith?

The distance from Cincinnati to Fort Smith is 600.9 miles (967.1 km) as the crow flies. Fort Smith is located WSW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721.1 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Fort Smith in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati and Fort Smith. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.